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Yanmar model number 3GM30F Buzzlovelace at 11:10am 05.11.13 Mid-Size Boats 2/991 Does any one know if a Yanmar model number 3GM30F will fit into a older Catalina 27' (1971) Thanks
Right place (3) All U Get at 10:58am 05.11.13 Ask All Sailors 5/1315 Hi all, Sometimes right place right time just happens. Left Atlantic City yesterday at 0330 and head
Rivets broken on Vang, can this be repaired in situ DJBrookster at 10:08am 05.11.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1365 Bene 323 rivets on the vang at the lower end by the mast.
side glass leaks ylaberge at 9:15am 05.11.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/795 Does anyone as a clue on how to repair a hunter 29.5 side glass. Those glasses ar not svrew to the d
Mast is in backyard (1) PGIJon at 9:05am 05.11.13 Big Boats 1/792 Mast Cracked ' Painting Advice Had to take the mast down due to a crack that has developed on the m
Annapolis - The Sailing Catastrophe of America Skipper at 8:27am 05.11.13 Ask All Sailors 70/12646 When I used to sail year-round out of Dana Point, California, I would exit the harbor, set the sails
Using Evernote on the boat. Ward H at 8:08am 05.11.13 Ask All Sailors 1/1106 I was searching for software ideas for using my iPhone and iPad on my O'day. Practical Sailor has s
Capri 22 holding tank bfields16 at 5:38am 05.11.13 Catalina 22 3/1705 I have a 1990 Capri 22 I am attempting to install a head. I have done most items accept a vent tube
Shaft log trouble Bonzai at 4:54am 05.11.13 Ask All Sailors 5/1868 And things were going so well.....:cussing:... Noticed this trip that my bilge pump was kicking on e
where to mount balmar regulator? Jared1048 at 1:53am 05.11.13 Mid-Size Boats 3/828 got a smoking deal on a used high output alternator(balmar 7 series 80amp) and voltage regulator. Ju
81' C and C 36 spars DoraPearl09 at 12:06am 05.11.13 C&C 0/1413 I have an 81' C and C 36 and am interested in improving the existing reefing system by adding a boom
Bar Fridge + Inverter + Solar Panels Piratenorm at 10:20pm 05.10.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 15/6538 Can anyone give me a compelling reason why a bar fridge (cheap at Walmart) plus a good inverter plus
Installing A Fuel Tank Inspection Port Allan12210 at 9:57pm 05.10.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/2589 Having completed the installation of my 8" Seabuilt inspection port a few weeks ago I wrote it up an
Rubrail for hardshell dinghy David W at 9:37pm 05.10.13 Ask All Sailors 2/1570 We have a Davidson hardshell dinghy from www.boothboats.com which has a black vinyl rub rail. Even a
Leaking Stanchion Will This Repair Work geehaw at 9:34pm 05.10.13 Musings With Maine Sail 2/2061 One of my stanchions has a leak. I pulled it off and found it was bedded with sillycone by PO. I hav
Hurray! David W at 9:01pm 05.10.13 Ask All Sailors 2/1153 Our Crown 34 gets splashed tomorrow after new bottom paint, cutless bearing, zincs, and a hull polis
Prop glop Terry in Naples at 6:58pm 05.10.13 Ask All Sailors 17/4903 I ordered some of this because i am tired of diving on the prop and scraping barnacles. Here in fla
owner mods articles eianm at 5:32pm 05.10.13 Forum Help (Site Talk) 4/17418 I have tried to post 2 different owner mods articles and i have not had any reply at all - is it bec
Urgent Yanmar oil dipstick measurement question smokey73 at 5:02pm 05.10.13 Engines and Propulsion 7/7562 I have a Yanmar 4JH2(E) When I take the dipstick out in the morning to check the oil level, first
Rudder damage in Huricane Sandy (4) oceansail0 at 3:09pm 05.10.13 Ask All Sailors 15/1888 I have a Freedom 21 that was grounded during Hurricane Sandy. The outboard rudder was bent and the t

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Busted Mast sbrogden at 10:46am 01.10.23 The twisted part of the mast has been cut out - it is 2-3/8" long. Do I need to compensate and add t
Help IDing a Sailboat PaulK at 10:33am 01.10.23 Too long to be a Comet. The similarities between the boat and Lightnings, Comets, and Snipes points
Help IDing a Sailboat christophermoorkelly at 10:22am 01.10.23 Confirmed: 5'10" beam, 16'9" LOA Her narrowness is one of the reasons I'm hoping to get some ideas
H240 bulkhead thickness Ralph Johnstone at 10:18am 01.10.23 I'm betting 1/2" but that's from memory and not worth a shit lately. I'm willing to bet the same
H240 bulkhead thickness Rick Webb at 9:49am 01.10.23 If you put a clamp across it you can measure the difference and get the answer. a half dozen 3M Com
Help IDing a Sailboat Davidasailor26 at 9:38am 01.10.23 Your beam measurement seems too narrow for a 16-17 ft LOA sailboat based on SailboatData.com report
Barlow Self Tailing Arms Justin_NSA at 9:37am 01.10.23 If you watch for it, you could get a couple Harkens for about $1500 in a WM BOGO. Pricey, but you kn
Movie for Winter Season Project_Mayhem at 9:28am 01.10.23 Here's a few more that we've enjoyed: Maiden Trip - Vimeo - The story of a 13 year old's journey and
Help IDing a Sailboat Kings Gambit at 9:24am 01.10.23 Your beam measurement seems too narrow for a 16-17 ft LOA sailboat based on SailboatData.com reports
Barlow Self Tailing Arms sailme88 at 9:05am 01.10.23 Hi. This piece. Gotcha, the feeder arm
Ugly wallpaper Timm R Oday25 at 8:58am 01.10.23 The shelves while only holding select items ,also make for a very nice backrest . Otherwise your spi
Help IDing a Sailboat christophermoorkelly at 8:55am 01.10.23 More measurements added. Seems like there are a lot of kit boats of this ilk. Makes sense she was bu
Help IDing a Sailboat dlochner at 8:40am 01.10.23 Looks a little like a Snipe, but about a foot short.
Beneteau house-starter battery switches jssailem at 8:40am 01.10.23 your original factory wiring was changed by a previous owner, adding the ecocharger and lithium. :
Movie for Winter Season Leeward Rail at 8:38am 01.10.23 Thanks! Inspite of never fully caring about the America's Cup (it is more a technology and bank acc
Occaisional Head Smell Project_Mayhem at 8:35am 01.10.23 You can't just add water in a cup from the sink? Or bring water aboard in a gallon milk jug to use
Movie for Winter Season Timm R Oday25 at 8:34am 01.10.23 From our house to yours ..thank you
Occaisional Head Smell Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:30am 01.10.23 You can't just add water in a cup from the sink? Or bring water aboard in a gallon milk jug to use
Help IDing a Sailboat (2) jssailem at 8:28am 01.10.23 Looks like a kit boat. Many were offered in the late 60's and 70's. Here is one a Point Jude 15...
Help IDing a Sailboat Hollyberry at 8:24am 01.10.23 Looks like a Lightning but it's a couple of feet short and the CB doesn't match up..

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